In this episode—in which Abby confronts my sister and me about our inability to have fun—discover:
1. The one “fun” post that caused more people to unfollow me on social media than any other.
2. Why girls may disassociate early from their ability to access fun.
3. Science’s insistence that when we’re gloomy, rest won’t fix us. We gotta play the blues away.
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Yesterday
WHY ARE BILLIONAIRES?!?: You’re Not Gonna Believe This B.S. with Amanda & Anand Giridharadas
Amanda’s first You’re Not Gonna Believe This B.S. show is here: The myths and truth of BILLIONAIRES! We pull back the curtain on how billionaires were made, how much they have, how they skate on public benefits while hoarding the fruits of our labor, how they pretend to fight to ... Show More
1h 19m
Jan 13
Martha Beck Changes Lives With This Question
What happens when your mind makes a convincing case for staying safe—but your body is quietly asking you to move toward something warmer? In this beloved conversation, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda return to their very first talk with Martha Beck, whose work has helped them come home ... Show More
58m 28s
Jan 6
Have We Ruined Fun? (And the Future of the Pod!)
We start the year by asking a simple question: Why does something that’s supposed to be fun—like youth sports—feel so awful? After a scary incident at their daughter’s soccer game, Glennon and Abby talk honestly about how pressure, performance, and social capital have overtaken w ... Show More
59m 26s
Oct 2024
What is Happening to Us in Our 20s!? How to navigate the pressure of your twenties for joy and success (with research)
<p>Hiiiii friends, welcome back to this lil corner of the internet!!! The third episode of ✨Finding your Casual Magic✨ (it still doesn’t feel real ahhh).
Thank you so much for all the love on my first two episodes, the launch of episode 1 was incredible and I had the most amazi ... Show More
44m 54s
Mar 2025
Curiosity Over Questioning
What’s the difference between curiosity and questioning in relationships? Learn about the importance of approaching emotional challenges with openness rather than interrogation. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren share their personal journey into couples therapy, attachment theory, and th ... Show More
50m 34s
Jan 2025
How Do I Stop Being Such A People Pleaser?
JVN sits down with Kati Morton, a licensed therapist and bestselling author, to dive deep into the world of people-pleasing. Together, they unpack why people-pleasing isn’t just about being nice—it’s about discomfort with other people’s discomfort, and why it leaves so many of us ... Show More
51m 15s
Sep 2024
The Brain Rot Dr: We're ALL Getting More Narcissistic!
Welcoming back Dr Alok Kanojia onto DOAC for the second time, this conversation covers a variety of subjects from the search for purpose, the journey of healing, the loneliness epidemic to the role of dopamine in our lives, specifically around sex and relationships, amongst many ... Show More
2h 37m